Poria | A medicinal plant in the Akhdar encyclopedia
It is traditionally used as a mild diuretic and digestive aid. Study results should be interpreted according to the type of extract, dosage, and quality of evidence, and should not replace medical diagnosis or treatment.
Plant name
Boria
Latin name
Wolfiporia cocos
Common names
Boria
foreign names
Wolfiporia cocos
The group
Polyporaceae
Habitat and Geographic Distribution
East Asia; Chinese medicine
Botanical description
A plant species belonging to the Polyporaceae family, the scientific name Wolfiporia cocos is used as an accurate reference to avoid confusion with similar popular names.
Used part
hardened part of the mushroom
chemical components
Polysaccharides and triterpenes
Properties and medical uses
It is traditionally used as a mild diuretic and digestive aid.
Study results should be interpreted according to the type of extract, dosage, and quality of evidence, and should not replace medical diagnosis or treatment.
pharmaceutical forms
Preparations from the hardened part of the fungus may be available as tea, powder, or standardized extract depending on the plant and local regulations; dosages vary drastically between forms and are not inferred from this record.
Side effects and precautions
The effects of diuretics may be increased; the quality of mushroom products is important.
Consult a healthcare professional if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, have liver or kidney disease, or are taking chronic medications.
the environment
East Asia; Chinese medicine
Agriculture and productivity
The aforementioned native environment and the requirements of the Wolfiporia cocos species are taken into account, with the acquisition of botanically certified propagation material and avoidance of collecting threatened wild species.
History and Heritage
East Asia; Traditional Chinese Medicine.
This traditional usage illustrates the historical context and does not, on its own, prove therapeutic efficacy.
Medical note
This is educational content and does not constitute medical advice.
Do not consume any unidentified plant, do not stop taking prescribed medication, and contact emergency services or a poison control center if poisoning is suspected.
تنبيه صحي
هذه المعلومات للتثقيف ولا تمثل وصفة علاجية.
استشر طبيباً أو صيدلانياً قبل استخدام أي نبات طبي، خاصة أثناء الحمل أو الرضاعة أو عند تناول أدوية مزمنة.
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